Evaluating Software Scalability in M&A: How to Identify Risks and Opportunities

According to recent data from Pitchbook, private equity deal volume in 2017 fell in all sectors except software and technology. In 2018, software-based deals look to be just as appealing to investors, with 78% of private equity firms planning three to four software acquisitions in 2018-19 and 13% planning five or more, according to a 2017 survey by West Monroe.

It’s clear that private equity firms are identifying proprietary software as a key differentiator or growth driver. But how do you evaluate whether a software solution can adapt to support future growth objectives? Doing this effectively requires an understanding of what can impact architectural scalability, and how these factors manifest in different scenarios.

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What is scalability and how can it impact the success of my investment?

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